Goal Setting in Huia 1

Walking into Huia 1 early this morning, numerous ears were bombarded by triumphant cries. Everyone was yelling in delight, for us making the New Zealand Top 50 on Mathletics. This had become a goal for the students of Huia1, and was quickly achieved, followed by goals to get closer and closer to the top spot - the Number One Class in New Zealand.

Throughout the day a small, persevering group of students remained, working on our teacher's goal. It was Mrs Vincent's "dream" of having her name on the Mathletics Wall of Fame (and the promise of a hot chip lunch for us) that persuaded many to commit themselves to achieving this goal.

Later in the morning, we were reunited with a 1/4 our first spelling test, a repeat-spelling test of a kind. Not many got 90 or more on the first go, so Mrs Vincent, who is the persistent type, suggested we repeat the test so we had a second chance at getting the perfect 100% score.

Today we continued our story writing . Mrs Vincent started our second paragraph for us because we are still needing improvement in our writing . After that, we read it out aloud to our partners. We all agree that everyone's stories were good but still needed improvement. A special mention has been requested by Sarah J. She says, "Ricki-Jean's work was good and interesting but not up to her usual standards."

Overall the day's exciting moments were more academic than normal, but still the same awesome Huia 1 we have all come to know.

by Ricki - Jean

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News flash:
Inspired by watching Mrs Whitehead's DVD of Sir Peter Blake talking about teamwork, and the winners of previous Sir Peter Blake Awards for leadership talking about their goals and values, Huia 1 have achieved amazing Mathletics results already.

Fantastic work and effort by Krizelle who is currently (Wednesday evening 29.06.11) TOP OF THE WORLD in Mathletics points - which also puts her at the top of New Zealand students also.

Sarah I is currently 44th in New Zealand for points. That's a terrific effort!

Huia 1 currently has the fourth highest points in New Zealand, and the 44th highest points IN THE WORLD.

It looks as if the hot chip lunch is assured. Great team work and goal setting, Huia 1. (Don't forget there's a basic facts test tomorrow....)
Mrs Vincent

Late News Flash. You did it!!!!! Huia 1 are top in New Zealand for Mathletics - for this moment in time. Thanks to everyone who helped.
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We were discussing Queenstown airport yesterday, and why planes can only land during daylight hours because of the difficulty flying around the mountain ranges. Today, in the New Zealand Herald, it was written that Queenstown Airport is on of the ten most thrilling airports in the world to fly into.

Here are some videos to show you what it's like.
This is landing in a small plane.

This is what an aeroplane looks like as it's flying into Queenstown in summer. Turn the sound off, it's only irritating background noise.

This is the view from an aeroplane taking off in winter. It gives a really good idea of how "thrilling" it is.

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